Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
San Pedro Security Guards & Patrol
Veteran-owned and headquartered in Oxnard since 1986. Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across San Pedro and all of Los Angeles County.
- 24/7/365 Coverage
- CA BSIS Licensed
- Founded 1986
- Serving San Pedro
Rooted in San Pedro
We know San Pedro block by block
San Pedro wraps the working Port of Los Angeles, a reviving downtown, and bluff-top neighborhoods like Point Fermin and South Shores. Americal Patrol officers know how the waterfront and the new West Harbor draw crowds, how the downtown retail core runs its hours, and how the residential streets above the harbor stay quiet overnight. That local read lets us route patrols around the rhythm of your property, whether it sits near the port, along a commercial corridor, or up on the bluffs.
- Point Fermin
- South Shores
- Downtown San Pedro
Why San Pedro Chooses Us
Why San Pedro Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across San Pedro and Los Angeles County.
Veteran-Owned
A veteran-owned company operating in Southern California for 40 years, with the discipline and accountability that comes from a service background.
Licensed & BSIS Certified
CA PPO-9557. Every officer is BSIS certified, background-checked, and trained. Armed officers hold active California Firearm Permits.
Local, Fast Response
We serve San Pedro and the surrounding Point Fermin, Vinegar Hill, Angels Gate, Downtown San Pedro, and Rancho San Pedro area. Our officers know the streets and patrol routes, and our 24/7 dispatch answers when you call.
Digital Reporting
GPS-verified patrols and detailed daily activity reports give you a transparent, time-stamped record of every visit to your San Pedro property.
What We Offer
Security Services in San Pedro
Full-spectrum protection for every property type in San Pedro, backed by 40 years of Southern California field experience and a 24/7 dispatch center.
Armed & Unarmed Guards
Licensed, background-checked officers stationed at your property, deployed armed or unarmed after a vulnerability assessment of your site.
Mobile Patrol
Marked patrol vehicles on staggered, GPS-verified routes covering your property 24/7/365, with detailed daily activity reports.
Fire Watch
Fire watch coverage, following local fire department protocols, for systems offline, construction sites, and code-compliance situations, dispatched on short notice.
HOA & Residential
Parking enforcement, visitor management, and community patrols for gated communities and homeowners associations across San Pedro.
Commercial & Industrial
Office buildings, business parks, warehouses, and manufacturing sites protected by officers familiar with your facility and access protocols.
Event Security
Crowd control, access management, and uniformed presence for corporate events, festivals, and private gatherings throughout San Pedro.
On the Ground in San Pedro
Security built around San Pedro, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol San Pedro and Los Angeles County the way only a local team can.
Local photos via Wikimedia Commons: Vincent Thomas Bridge by Regular Daddy (CC BY-SA 3.0); Korean Bell of Friendship by Elefuntboy (Public domain).
Local Coverage
San Pedro Landmarks & Districts We Patrol Around
Familiar local knowledge is what separates a Los Angeles County security company from a national one. Our supervisors and patrol officers know these locations by name.
Port of Los Angeles
The busiest container seaport in the Western Hemisphere, along the San Pedro waterfront. We provide patrol coverage for commercial, industrial, and logistics properties in the corridors around the port, supporting overnight patrol, access checks, and parking coverage.
West Harbor
New waterfront dining and entertainment destination on the former Ports O' Call Village site, opening in phases through 2026. We patrol the businesses and commercial properties around this developing waterfront district, scaling foot and vehicle coverage to event and weekend crowds.
Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Retired WWII battleship docked at Berth 87 and operated as a public museum on the waterfront. We provide foot and vehicle patrol for the commercial and visitor-serving properties around this high-traffic waterfront attraction.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Aquarium run by LA Recreation and Parks displaying Southern California marine life near Cabrillo Beach. We patrol the commercial and recreational properties in the area around the aquarium and beach, scaling coverage to weekend and summer visitor traffic.
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro
Full-service hospital serving San Pedro and the South Bay. We serve the medical-office and commercial tenants in the corridor around the hospital, supporting overnight patrol, access checks, and parking coverage for those surrounding properties.
World Cruise Center
The Port of Los Angeles passenger cruise terminal at Berth 93, the West Coast's largest cruise port. We provide patrol coverage for the commercial and logistics properties in the waterfront corridor around the terminal, scaled to cruise-day crowds.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions San Pedro property owners ask us most.
How much does security guard service cost in San Pedro?
Cost depends on whether you need foot patrol, a stationed guard, or mobile patrol, plus your coverage hours, property size, and risk level. Many San Pedro businesses near the port, downtown, and the waterfront control costs with a scheduled patrol model rather than a full-time stationed guard. Our unarmed rate starts at $31 per hour. The best way to get an accurate number is a free consultation.
Do you provide security for the waterfront and West Harbor area?
Yes. We provide foot patrol and mobile coverage for the businesses and commercial properties around the San Pedro waterfront, West Harbor, and the USS Iowa, with extra foot coverage during the event and weekend periods when crowds run highest.
Can you cover industrial and logistics properties near the Port of Los Angeles?
Yes. The corridors around the Port of Los Angeles run heavy freight and logistics activity, and we provide overnight patrol, access control, and parking coverage for industrial, warehouse, and commercial properties there, scaled to each site's hours.
Can I get armed security in San Pedro?
Yes, we provide both armed and unarmed officers. Our free consultation includes a risk assessment so we can recommend the right level of coverage for your San Pedro property.
Neighborhoods Served
San Pedro Neighborhoods Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of San Pedro residential and mixed-use districts under active Americal Patrol contracts or where our officers conduct regular patrol passes.
Property in a neighborhood not listed? Call (805) 515-3834 and we will tell you whether we can cover it from our current patrol route or need to extend coverage.
Nearby Service Areas
Nearby Cities We Serve
Looking for security near San Pedro? Our officers also cover these neighboring communities across Los Angeles County.
40+
Years in Business
A+
BBB Rating
3
Counties We Serve
24/7
24 Hour Dispatch
Protecting San Pedro Since 1986
Ready to Secure Your San Pedro Property?
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